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Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

2,749 sq ft

255 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Victorian detached house
  • Five bedrooms, two shower rooms
  • Three reception rooms
  • Kitchen/breakfast room and utility room
  • Gas to radiator heating
  • Cellar and cloakroom
  • Walled west facing rear garden
  • Driveway parking and single garage

Description

A Victorian bay fronted five bedroom detached property with a part walled, west facing garden and within walking distance of the town centre, Harpur Trust schools and mainline railway station. The property has approximately 2,749 sq. ft. of accommodation over two main floors, and with a dry cellar on the lower ground floor with power connected. Retained period and traditional features include feature fireplaces, moulded ceiling covings and roses, and picture rails. The ground floor has a hall leading to the two principal reception rooms. In addition, there is a snug/family room and a kitchen/breakfast room. An inner lobby has stairs to the cellar and a door to the utility room which has fitted units, work surfaces, and space for a fridge/freezer.

The first floor has five bedrooms, all with built-in furniture. Two of the bedrooms are interlinked. There are also two shower rooms, one of which has been refitted.

The block paved driveway provides parking and access to the brick built garage which has part panelled elevations under a pitched roof, twin doors, power connected and a side door.

Reception Rooms

The nearly 26ft. sitting room has two windows to the front including a bay window, a range of custom built cabinets and display shelving spanning one wall, and an original marble fireplace with an open grate. The dining room has tall windows and a central door to the rear garden. The snug/family room has original storage cupboards and a recess housing the freestanding gas fired boiler.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of custom built cabinets and drawers with complementary work surfaces and an inset double sink. Integrated appliances include an electric double oven and a gas hob and there is space and plumbing for additional appliances. Panelled walls and tiled flooring continue into the breakfast area which has glazed doors to the rear garden. There is also a door to a side hall with space and plumbing for appliances and a door to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is a major feature of the property. It is over 116 ft. long and faces almost due west. It is enclosed by walls and fences and has a split level block paved terrace which incorporates an ornamental pond. There is a private lawned garden with established borders and mature trees. At the far end of the garden is a vegetable garden which includes various soft fruits and mature fruit trees.

Situation and Schooling

The property is within walking distance of the Castle Quarter which has a variety of shops including coffee shops, a supermarket and public houses and restaurants. Russell Park and The Embankment are also within walking distance. The mainline railway station has services to St Pancras International. The property is in catchment for Castle Newnham School which is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, and there are also the Harpur Trust and other independent schools.

Brochures

Web DetailsParticulars
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,On street,Driveway,EV charging
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Wet room,Level access shower,No wheelchair access

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About Michael Graham, Bedford

1 St. Peters Street, Bedford, MK40 2PN
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Why Michael Graham

We are a local and independent estate agent specialising in town and country properties. We have been advising on buying, selling, and renting property for over 60 years, from country homes to town houses, equestrian estates to new build developments. With 15 offices across the country, we are perfectly placed to sell or let your home to a wealth of buyers and tenants.

Our 15 offices span Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire, and are open 7 days a week. Our branch network also extends into London, where we have offices in Kensington & Chelsea, and St James's. We will always have a property expert who is local to you and has the right knowledge to help.

The Michael Graham network is powered by market expertise. Our team have specialist and local property knowledge across all property sectors and take pride in providing outstanding advice and customer service.

With 15 fully networked offices, your home benefits from exposure across a shared database of buyers, and our marketing team tailor a marketing strategy to each individual property to ensure it reaches the right audience.

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